How far is Aliceville, AL from Dothan, AL?

The driving distance from Aliceville, AL to Dothan, AL is about 247.1 miles (397.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 208.3 miles (335.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
247.14 mi
04h 34m
Flight
208.36 mi
335.32 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
208.36 mi
Kilometers
335.32 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
247.14 mi
Kilometers
397.73 km
Drive Time
04h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dothan
Sat, May 2, 4:05 AM CDT
Return by in Aliceville
Sat, May 2, 8:39 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Aliceville
2026-05-01T23:30
Arrive Dothan
Sat, May 2, 4:05 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:34 AM to 12:34 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:52 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Aliceville
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Lowndesboro
AL

Human settlement in Lowndes County, Alabama, United States of America

From Aliceville
123.5 mi
02h 17m
To Dothan
123.6 mi
02h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Friday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
79°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Aliceville and Dothan.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Aliceville and Dothan.

  1. 1

    Start on Mobile Road

    155 m · 16 sec · Mobile Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 2nd Street Northeast

    743 ft · 38 sec · 2nd Street Northeast

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Memorial Parkway

    105 m · 12 sec · Memorial Parkway

  4. 4

    Turn right onto 3rd Street Southeast

    18.7 mi · 26 min · 3rd Street Southeast

  5. 5

    Turn left

    7.9 mi · 12 min

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Wilson Avenue

    635 ft · 24 sec · Wilson Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Boligee Street

    1537 ft · 44 sec · Boligee Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Greensboro Street

    20.6 mi · 29 min · Greensboro Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto State Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · State Street

  10. 10

    Turn right

    18.1 mi · 26 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto North Street

    875 ft · 26 sec · North Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto East Avenue

    1222 ft · 43 sec · East Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Washington Street

    28.7 mi · 36 min · Washington Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Broad Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Broad Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Edmund Pettus Bridge

    34.5 mi · 41 min · Edmund Pettus Bridge

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    9.9 mi · 13 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward US 80, US 82

    1011 ft · 25 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto South Boulevard

    5.4 mi · 8 min · South Boulevard

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Troy Highway

    34.7 mi · 41 min · Troy Highway

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    7.7 mi · 10 min

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    546 ft · 9 sec

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    2 mi · 4 min

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    7.6 mi · 11 min

  25. 25

    Continue straight

    38.4 mi · 47 min

  26. 26

    Continue straight

    6.2 mi · 11 min

  27. 27

    Turn left onto West Powell Street

    703 ft · 23 sec · West Powell Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto North Saint Andrews Street

    2494 ft · 1 min · North Saint Andrews Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    34 m · 3 sec · East Main Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Aliceville and Dothan.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
30 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Troy Highway
96.7 mi · 39%
Edmund Pettus Bridge
45.6 mi · 18%
Washington Street
28.7 mi · 12%
Greensboro Street
20.6 mi · 8%
3rd Street Southeast
18.7 mi · 8%
South Boulevard
5.42 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Troy Highway

Continue straight

38.4 mi · 00h 47m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 34m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.8 mi
208.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lowndesboro
02h 17m from Aliceville
Leave By
7:52 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Aliceville and Chance Rain Showers near Dothan.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Aliceville to Dothan?

The road trip is about 247.1 miles (397.7 km) and usually takes 04h 34m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Lowndesboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 123.5 miles from Aliceville and 123.6 miles from Dothan.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 208.3 miles (335.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:52 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.02 one way or $66.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Aliceville and Chance Rain Showers near Dothan.

Stop Ideas Near Lowndesboro

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lowndesboro, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lowndesboro.

BUS

Montgomery, AL

27 mi away
950 West South Boulevard
BUS

Selma, AL

41 mi away
434 Broad Street
BUS

Camden, AL

70 mi away
8 Claiborne Street \r\n8 Claiborne Street \r\n
BUS

Marion, AL

77 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Aliceville and Dothan. Straight-line distance: 208.36 mi (335.32 km).

Aliceville

#1 Aliceville

City in Pickens County, Alabama, USA

Population2,231
Coordinates33.1295700, -88.1514200
Altitude58
CountryUnited States
Dothan

#2 Dothan

The most populous city in Houston County, Alabama.

Population69,414
Coordinates31.2232300, -85.3904900
Altitude98
CountryUnited States
Start: Mobile Road (-88.151426, 33.129396)
End: East Main Street (-85.390469, 31.223396)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 398 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.72 gal
33.01 L · about $33.02
Round trip
$66.05
17.44 gal · 66.02 L
Estimated CO2
77.5 kg one way
Round trip: 155 kg / 342 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $33.02 $66.05
Mid-grade $4.26 $37.14 $74.28
Premium $4.63 $40.33 $80.66
Diesel $5.42 $47.22 $94.44

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Alabama · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Aliceville and Dothan. The current time is 23:30:56.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.